Format/length:	an8
HES item:	See Table below
National Codes:
Default Codes:	C9999998 - Consultant, GMC code not known
	D9999998 - Dentist, DPB code not known
	G9999998 - General Medical Practitioner, GMP code not known
	H9999998 - Other care professional
	M9999998 - Midwife
	N9999998 - Nurse

RESPONSIBLE CARE PROFESSIONAL CODE (OPCS) is the GMC, DPB or other professional registration code for the CARE PROFESSIONAL undertaking the OPCS-4 classified operative PATIENT PROCEDURE. This will usually, but not exclusively, be the lead health care professional or a junior member of the same team.

Where the actual professional registration code is unknown or the professional is not a doctor or a dentist, the appropriate default code should be used.

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	RESPONSIBLE CARE PROFESSIONAL CODES (OPCS)